Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! is a new series of reading activity books intended for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The books start with a short article or story for the participants to read, 2-300 words, followed by 15-20 questions for the facilitator to ask. These questions are formulated to engage the participants in conversation and to encourage personal and meaningful reminiscences to flow. All the reading pages are in large type, 50 pt, and the text is only on one page per spread in order to help the individual to concentrate on the text and to minimise the constraints of visual impairment. The size of the books are A4 . Memories recalled from earlier in life are often very therapeutic for people with dementia. They provide opportunities for positive and meaningful engagement with the past. Remembering increases self esteem and a feeling of positive worth as the participants recall personal experiences. c2009 Other titles in series: Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Cake -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Film at the movies -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Money -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Perfume -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Sandwich -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Safety pin -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Scissors -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Soup -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Telephone